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lay
lay
Meaning of lay
English
was lying flat or resting in a horizontal position (past of lie)
Deutsch
befand sich flach auf etwas; Vergangenheitsform
Pronunciation
British English
/leɪ/
American English
/leɪ/
lay with German translation
lay usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German
The book lay on the table.
Das Buch lag auf dem Tisch.
🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German
The dog lay in the yard all day.
Der Hund lag den ganzen Tag im Garten.
lay synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between lay, was lying, rested, and reclined
W
🇬🇧English
was lying
Past continuous: stresses the action was in progress.
A1very often
ENHe was lying on the floor.
Advanced: broader words
R
🇬🇧English
rested
Lay down to relax, or was supported on something.
A1often
ENShe rested after a long walk.
R
🇬🇧English
reclined
Lay back in a relaxed position; formal.
A1rare word
ENHe reclined on the chair.
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Questions about this word
What does lay mean?
was lying flat or resting in a horizontal position (past of lie)
How do you pronounce lay?
lay is pronounced [leɪ].
How is lay used in a sentence?
Das Buch lag auf dem Tisch. Translation: The book lay on the table.
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